Cattle market woes and prairie dog profits in drought era
Paper'n Ink humorist laments drought severe as farmers and ranchers lose ground while quirky market ironies emerge. Anecdotes include 60 mph wheat, 90 mph crops, cattle price collapse, and a Japan market paying $800 per prairie dog, prompting satire on CattleGate and White Watergate.
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Brownfield CISD honors elected trustees and school honors
The Brownfield CISD Board of Trustees held a Monday meeting approving oath of office for Rusty Andrews and Charles Orum, keeping officers in place with Andrews as president and Orum as vice president. The district recognized Brownfield High and Middle School students for state technology awards and accepted a $1000 ATAC prize for the DFY-IT program. The board approved audit firm Love Hays and Reeger for 1995-96 at $13,186.45 and Morgan Building Systems for a $68,113 modular classroom at Colonial Heights. Summer school was also approved.
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Weekend storms bring needed rain to dry land
In Terry County a weekend thunderstorm dropped up to four inches helping moisture-starved fields. Extension Agent Kerri Siders notes most areas received at least an inch, aiding dryland cotton but causing hail, high winds and damage including replants. Gins report 1.5 to 4 inches with sand damage. some cotton may be replanted, while protected fields fared better.
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Wellman
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Early voting totals reach 582 for Brownfield mayoral run-off
The City of Brownfield reported 582 early voters for the mayoral run-off between George Cox and Mary Hudspeth Gunnels. Polls open at 7 a.m. Saturday and close at 7 p.m. at Brownfield City Hall.
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Former residents return to operate country club
Former Brownfield residents Jack and Linda Fletcher and their sons Brad and Jason have taken over daily operations of the Brownfield Country Club. The couple bring extensive golf course design and building experience from Houston and South Texas. They are graduates of Brownfield and say they love the work and aim to revitalize the local facility.
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Brownfield
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Linda Fletcher
Brownfield Country Club
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Sion
American Legion and Scouts Honor Fallen Veterans
The Brownfield American Legion Post held its Memorial Day Gold Star Mothers Ceremony at the Legion Hall with flag ceremony by Lee Miller and Clancy Martin. Commander Maurice Martin welcomed attendees as Gold Star Mother Alline Holly was introduced and Bill Bond spoke. Legion members and Boy Scouts laid flowers on the symbolic grave and on graves of known Terry County veterans.
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Clancy Martin
American Legion
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Bill Bond
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Union High to host meeting on possible Union Wellman consolidation
Union High School will hold a community meeting next Monday at 8 p.m. in the Union School Library to discuss the proposed consolidation of Union ISD and Wellman ISD. Superintendent Tom Alvis invites all residents to share views as boards plan an Aug. 10 election. contact Union Schools at 755-2721 for details.
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Name In The News Good Neighbors Dale & Bonnie Sides
Dale and Bonnie Sides are honored as Good Neighbors in Brownfield, marking 26 years in the Brownfield School System. Dale, with 33 years in education, and Bonnie, 29, plan to move to Lake Brownwood after this week to retire from Brownfield and pursue education consulting and church projects. They reflect on changes in the district and pride in former students who have grown successful.
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Brownfield
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Jessie G. Randall
Colonial Heights
Oak Grove
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